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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 208.21 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 208.21 and 95.66 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 208.21 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/208.21 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 208.21 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 19,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,917.37/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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