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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 207.56 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 207.56 and 95.18 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 207.56 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/207.56 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 207.56 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 19,754.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754.05/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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