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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 208.37 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 208.37 and 118.37 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 208.37 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/208.37 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 208.37 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 24,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,663.12/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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