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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.34, 226.02 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.34, 226.02 and 139.07 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.34 : 226.02 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.34/226.02 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.34x = 226.02 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.34x = 31,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,432.42/150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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