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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 226.19 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 226.19 and 139.59 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 226.19 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/226.19 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 226.19 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 31,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,574.21/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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