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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 209.04 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 209.04 and 114.62 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 209.04 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/209.04 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 209.04 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 23,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,960.16/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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