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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 207.58 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 207.58 and 95.11 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 207.58 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/207.58 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 207.58 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 19,742.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,742.93/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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