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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 209.29 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 209.29 and 114.40 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 209.29 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/209.29 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 209.29 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 23,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,942.78/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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