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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.46 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.46 and 140.70 is: 210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.46 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.46 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.46 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 32,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003.62/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.99

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