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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.59, 207.79 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.59, 207.79 and 95.35 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.59 : 207.79 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.59/207.79 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.59x = 207.79 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.59x = 19,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.02/150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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