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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 207.76 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 207.76 and 95.30 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 207.76 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/207.76 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 207.76 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 19,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.77/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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