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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.75, 226.38 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.75, 226.38 and 139.53 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.75 : 226.38 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.75/226.38 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.75x = 226.38 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.75x = 31,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586.80/150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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