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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 209.27 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 209.27 and 118.75 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 209.27 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/209.27 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 209.27 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 24,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.81/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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