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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 209.10 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 209.10 and 118.64 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 209.10 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/209.10 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 209.10 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 24,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806.58/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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