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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.19, 225.39 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.19, 225.39 and 138.91 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.19 : 225.39 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.19/225.39 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.19x = 225.39 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.19x = 31,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,308.92/150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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