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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.07 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.07 and 114.66 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.07 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.07 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.07 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 23,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971.97/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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