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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 208.27 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 208.27 and 95.72 is: 132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 208.27 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/208.27 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 208.27 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 19,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934.68/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.11

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