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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.28, 225.94 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.28, 225.94 and 139.16 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.28 : 225.94 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.28/225.94 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.28x = 225.94 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.28x = 31,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.81/151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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