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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.40 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.40 and 140.44 is: 210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.40 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.40 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.40 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 31,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655.18/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.31

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