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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.66 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.66 and 118.60 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.66 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.66 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.66 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 24,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747.08/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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