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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.35, 207.74 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.35, 207.74 and 139.05 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.35 : 207.74 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.35/207.74 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.35x = 207.74 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.35x = 28,885.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885.55/151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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