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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.81 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.81 and 95.27 is: 131.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.81 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.81 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.81 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 19,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,797.58/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.49

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