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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 227.13 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 227.13 and 140.03 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 227.13 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/227.13 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 227.13 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 31,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,803.18/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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