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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 208.98 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 208.98 and 140.52 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 208.98 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/208.98 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 208.98 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 29,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,365.87/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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