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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.06 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.06 and 95.53 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.06 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.06 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.06 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 19,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875.97/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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