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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 207.97 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 207.97 and 95.56 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 207.97 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/207.97 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 207.97 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 19,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873.61/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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