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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.56 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.56 and 118.32 is: 163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.56 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.56 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.56 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 24,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,676.82/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.16

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