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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 150.11 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 150.11 and 35.08 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 150.11 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/150.11 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 150.11 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 5,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,265.86/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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