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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.86 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.86 and 140.22 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.86 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.86 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.86 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 29,286.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,286.35/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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