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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 207.06 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 207.06 and 138.66 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 207.06 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/207.06 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 207.06 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 28,710.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,710.94/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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