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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 208.05 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 208.05 and 95.60 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 208.05 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/208.05 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 208.05 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 19,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,889.58/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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