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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 209.25 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 209.25 and 118.53 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 209.25 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/209.25 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 209.25 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 24,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,802.40/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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