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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 228.06 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 228.06 and 140.63 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 228.06 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/228.06 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 228.06 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 32,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070.94/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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