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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.50 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.50 and 139.50 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.50 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.50 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.50 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 29,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,085.03/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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