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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.37, 209.01 and 118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.37, 209.01 and 118.57 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.37 : 209.01 = 118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.37/209.01 = 118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.37x = 209.01 × 118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.37x = 24,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,781.27/151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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