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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.80 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.80 and 95.24 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.80 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.80 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.80 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 19,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789.83/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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