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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.88, 226.57 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.88, 226.57 and 139.04 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.88 : 226.57 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.88/226.57 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.88x = 226.57 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.88x = 31,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,502.95/151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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