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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.44 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.44 and 95.02 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.44 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.44 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.44 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 19,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805.45/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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