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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.44 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.44 and 118.36 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.44 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.44 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.44 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 24,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,670.96/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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