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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 207.99 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 207.99 and 95.47 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 207.99 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/207.99 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 207.99 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 19,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,856.81/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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