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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.18 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.18 and 140.80 is: 210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.18 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.18 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.18 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 31,705.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705.34/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.78

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