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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.60 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.60 and 95.18 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.60 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.60 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.60 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 19,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757.97/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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