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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.92 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.92 and 139.44 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.92 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.92 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.92 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 31,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,641.72/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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