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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 208.14 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 208.14 and 95.59 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 208.14 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/208.14 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 208.14 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 19,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,896.10/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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