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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 207.72 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 207.72 and 139.49 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 207.72 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/207.72 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 207.72 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 28,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,973.82/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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