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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.60 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.60 and 119.72 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.60 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.60 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.60 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 24,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,972.55/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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