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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.40 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.40 and 118.93 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.40 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.40 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.40 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 24,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.97/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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