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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 207.53 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 207.53 and 140.01 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 207.53 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/207.53 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 207.53 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 29,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.28/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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