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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 209.49 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 209.49 and 114.93 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 209.49 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/209.49 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 209.49 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 24,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,075.06/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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