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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 208.94 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 208.94 and 114.69 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 208.94 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/208.94 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 208.94 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 23,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,962.76/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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