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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.33 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.33 and 139.28 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.33 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.33 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.33 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 31,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384.18/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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