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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 225.79 and 138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 225.79 and 138.27 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 225.79 = 138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/225.79 = 138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 225.79 × 138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 31,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.48/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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