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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 227.24 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 227.24 and 139.28 is: 209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 227.24 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/227.24 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 227.24 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 31,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,648.68/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.10

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