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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 208.15 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 208.15 and 95.54 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 208.15 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/208.15 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 208.15 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 19,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885.37/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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