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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 208.96 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 208.96 and 118.94 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 208.96 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/208.96 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 208.96 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 24,853.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853.70/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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