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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 208.92 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 208.92 and 114.27 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 208.92 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/208.92 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 208.92 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 23,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.29/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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