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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 207.80 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 207.80 and 141.12 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 207.80 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/207.80 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 207.80 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 29,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.74/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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