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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.78 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.78 and 35.56 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.78 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.78 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.78 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 5,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,361.74/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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