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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 226.30 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 226.30 and 140.20 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 226.30 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/226.30 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 226.30 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 31,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,727.26/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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