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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.51 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.51 and 140.93 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.51 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.51 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.51 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 31,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,780.31/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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