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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 208.08 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 208.08 and 139.76 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 208.08 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/208.08 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 208.08 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 29,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081.26/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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