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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 207.60 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 207.60 and 95.15 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 207.60 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/207.60 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 207.60 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 19,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.30/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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