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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.53 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.53 and 138.81 is: 208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.53 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.53 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.53 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 31,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.27/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.36

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