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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 226.71 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 226.71 and 140.20 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 226.71 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/226.71 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 226.71 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 31,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,784.74/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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