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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.03, 150.06 and 35.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.03, 150.06 and 35.03 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.03 : 150.06 = 35.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.03/150.06 = 35.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.03x = 150.06 × 35.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.03x = 5,256.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256.51/100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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