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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 226.48 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 226.48 and 140.72 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 226.48 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/226.48 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 226.48 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 31,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870.27/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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