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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.82, 209.51 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.82, 209.51 and 118.66 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.82 : 209.51 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.82/209.51 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.82x = 209.51 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.82x = 24,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,860.46/151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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