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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.07 and 95.49 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.07 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.07 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.07 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 19,868.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.13/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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