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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 207.39 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 207.39 and 140.01 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 207.39 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/207.39 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 207.39 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 29,036.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,036.67/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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