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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 208.92 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 208.92 and 114.70 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 208.92 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/208.92 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 208.92 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 23,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,963.12/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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