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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 227.96 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 227.96 and 139.86 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 227.96 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/227.96 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 227.96 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 31,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,882.49/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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