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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.17 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.17 and 95.55 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.17 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.17 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.17 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 19,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.86/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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