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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 209.11 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 209.11 and 114.62 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 209.11 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/209.11 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 209.11 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 23,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968.19/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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