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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 208.47 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 208.47 and 95.72 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 208.47 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/208.47 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 208.47 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 19,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.71/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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