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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 225.32 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 225.32 and 139.67 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 225.32 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/225.32 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 225.32 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 31,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,468.62/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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