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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.35 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.35 and 35.25 is: 52.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.35 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.35 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.35 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 5,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,298.91/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.85

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