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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.52 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.52 and 114.66 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.52 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.52 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.52 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 24,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023.56/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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