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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 207.70 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 207.70 and 95.29 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 207.70 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/207.70 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 207.70 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 19,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791.73/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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