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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 206.94 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 206.94 and 94.78 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 206.94 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/206.94 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 206.94 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 19,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.77/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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