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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.80 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.80 and 95.44 is: 131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.80 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.80 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.80 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 19,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.43/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.58

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