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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 224.95 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 224.95 and 139.04 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 224.95 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/224.95 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 224.95 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 31,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.35/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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