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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.80 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.80 and 118 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.80 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.80 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.80 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 24,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638.40/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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