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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.56 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.56 and 139.76 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.56 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.56 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.56 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 31,664.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664.03/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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