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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.58 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.58 and 139.45 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.58 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.58 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.58 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 31,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,457.13/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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