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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.60 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.60 and 95.16 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.60 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.60 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.60 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 19,755.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755.22/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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