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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.54 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.54 and 115.04 is: 158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.54 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.54 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.54 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 24,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105.48/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.80

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