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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 208.80 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 208.80 and 114.43 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 208.80 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/208.80 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 208.80 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 23,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891.37/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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