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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 207.89 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 207.89 and 95.34 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 207.89 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/207.89 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 207.89 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 19,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819.76/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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