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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.44 and 140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.44 and 140.16 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.44 = 140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.44 = 140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.44 × 140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 29,355.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,355.11/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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