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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.63 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.63 and 119.25 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.63 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.63 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.63 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 24,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998.38/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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