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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.68, 207.87 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.68, 207.87 and 95.39 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.68 : 207.87 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.68/207.87 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.68x = 207.87 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.68x = 19,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.72/150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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