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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 207.78 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 207.78 and 94.52 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 207.78 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/207.78 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 207.78 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 19,639.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,639.37/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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