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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 207.52 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 207.52 and 95.07 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 207.52 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/207.52 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 207.52 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 19,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,728.69/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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