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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.24 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.24 and 142.40 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.24 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.24 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.24 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 29,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,510.98/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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