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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.65 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.65 and 114.32 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.65 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.65 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.65 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 23,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.87/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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