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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.26, 209.18 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.26, 209.18 and 114.42 is: 158.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.26 : 209.18 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.26/209.18 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.26x = 209.18 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.26x = 23,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,934.38/151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.23

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