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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 209.25 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 209.25 and 114.89 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 209.25 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/209.25 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 209.25 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 24,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.69/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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