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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 209.07 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 209.07 and 140.51 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 209.07 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/209.07 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 209.07 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 29,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.22/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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