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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.69 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.69 and 115.07 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.69 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.69 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.69 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 24,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127.40/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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