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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.38 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.38 and 114.28 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.38 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.38 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.38 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 23,813.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813.67/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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