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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.26 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.26 and 140.19 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.26 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.26 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.26 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 31,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579.20/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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