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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.40 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.40 and 94.23 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.40 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.40 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.40 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 19,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.30/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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