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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.74 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.74 and 35.52 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.74 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.74 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.74 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 5,354.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354.72/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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