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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.30 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.30 and 36.06 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.30 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.30 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.30 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 5,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419.82/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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