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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.66 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.66 and 114.35 is: 157.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.66 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.66 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.66 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 23,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859.70/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.74

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