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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 208.32 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 208.32 and 118.35 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 208.32 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/208.32 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 208.32 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 24,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,654.67/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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