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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.74 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.74 and 95.29 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.74 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.74 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.74 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 19,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.54/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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