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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 208.50 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 208.50 and 114.26 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 208.50 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/208.50 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 208.50 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 23,823.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.21/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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