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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.76, 207.66 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.76, 207.66 and 140.68 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.76 : 207.66 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.76/207.66 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.76x = 207.66 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.76x = 29,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.61/150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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