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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 207.81 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 207.81 and 95.31 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 207.81 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/207.81 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 207.81 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 19,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.97/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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