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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.61 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.61 and 138.86 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.61 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.61 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.61 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 28,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965.85/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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