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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 207.52 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 207.52 and 95.14 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 207.52 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/207.52 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 207.52 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 19,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.45/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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