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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 226.13 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 226.13 and 140.94 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 226.13 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/226.13 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 226.13 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 31,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870.06/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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