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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 150.05 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 150.05 and 35.92 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 150.05 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/150.05 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 150.05 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 5,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.80/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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