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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.34 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.34 and 139.95 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.34 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.34 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.34 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 29,297.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297.13/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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