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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 208.38 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 208.38 and 95.70 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 208.38 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/208.38 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 208.38 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 19,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,941.97/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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