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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 207.66 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 207.66 and 95.21 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 207.66 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/207.66 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 207.66 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 19,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770.27/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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