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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 207.39 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 207.39 and 94.98 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 207.39 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/207.39 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 207.39 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 19,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,697.90/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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