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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 225.16 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 225.16 and 139.52 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 225.16 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/225.16 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 225.16 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 31,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414.32/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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