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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.09 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.09 and 140.07 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.09 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.09 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.09 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 31,528.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,528.36/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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