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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 208.59 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 208.59 and 114.44 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 208.59 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/208.59 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 208.59 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 23,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.04/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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