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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.25, 150.38 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.25, 150.38 and 35.25 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.25 : 150.38 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.25/150.38 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.25x = 150.38 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.25x = 5,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.72/100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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