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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.49 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.49 and 114.45 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.49 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.49 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.49 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 23,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,860.64/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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