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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.07 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.07 and 118.80 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.07 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.07 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.07 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 24,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.52/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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