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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.30, 150.35 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.30, 150.35 and 36.13 is: 54.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.30 : 150.35 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.30/150.35 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.30x = 150.35 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.30x = 5,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,431.39/100.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.15

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