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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 208.80 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 208.80 and 114.72 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 208.80 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/208.80 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 208.80 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 23,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,953.54/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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