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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.81, 209.51 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.81, 209.51 and 114.90 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.81 : 209.51 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.81/209.51 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.81x = 209.51 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.81x = 24,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073.59/151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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