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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 207.54 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 207.54 and 139.08 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 207.54 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/207.54 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 207.54 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 28,864.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,864.66/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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