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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 209.22 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 209.22 and 118.89 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 209.22 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/209.22 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 209.22 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 24,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,874.17/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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