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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.02 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.02 and 141.46 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.02 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.02 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.02 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 29,424.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,424.76/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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