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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 208.58 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 208.58 and 118.26 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 208.58 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/208.58 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 208.58 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 24,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.08/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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