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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 208.19 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 208.19 and 95.63 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 208.19 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/208.19 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 208.19 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 19,909.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.21/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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