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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 225.55 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 225.55 and 139.82 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 225.55 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/225.55 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 225.55 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 31,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,534.92/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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