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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.76 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.76 and 140.88 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.76 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.76 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.76 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 29,550.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550.99/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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