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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 227.04 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 227.04 and 140.34 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 227.04 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/227.04 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 227.04 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 31,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862.79/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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