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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 224.91 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 224.91 and 138.38 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 224.91 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/224.91 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 224.91 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 31,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.92/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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