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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.17, 207.12 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.17, 207.12 and 94.85 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.17 : 207.12 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.17/207.12 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.17x = 207.12 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.17x = 19,645.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,645.33/150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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