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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 208.50 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 208.50 and 118.74 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 208.50 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/208.50 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 208.50 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 24,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.29/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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