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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 208.29 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 208.29 and 95.68 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 208.29 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/208.29 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 208.29 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 19,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,929.19/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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