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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 207.17 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 207.17 and 94.79 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 207.17 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/207.17 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 207.17 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 19,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,636.61/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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