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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 209.07 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 209.07 and 118.58 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 209.07 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/209.07 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 209.07 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 24,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.52/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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