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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 226.71 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 226.71 and 140.88 is: 211.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 226.71 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/226.71 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 226.71 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 31,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,938.90/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.34

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