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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.28, 207.42 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.28, 207.42 and 95.08 is: 131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.28 : 207.42 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.28/207.42 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.28x = 207.42 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.28x = 19,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721.49/150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.23

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