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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.11, 150.14 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.11, 150.14 and 35.17 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.11 : 150.14 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.11/150.14 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.11x = 150.14 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.11x = 5,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,279.94/100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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