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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 208.41 and 118.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 208.41 and 118.11 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 208.41 = 118.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/208.41 = 118.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 208.41 × 118.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 24,615.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.31/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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