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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.21 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.21 and 36 is: 53.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.21 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.21 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.21 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 5,407.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407.56/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.98

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