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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.47 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.47 and 114.88 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.47 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.47 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.47 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 24,063.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063.91/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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