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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.74 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.74 and 118.34 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.74 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.74 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.74 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 24,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702.29/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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