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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 225.72 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 225.72 and 138.06 is: 206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 225.72 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/225.72 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 225.72 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 31,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162.90/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.88

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