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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.61, 150.86 and 35.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.61, 150.86 and 35.60 is: 53.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.61 : 150.86 = 35.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.61/150.86 = 35.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.61x = 150.86 × 35.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.61x = 5,369.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369.68/100.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.37

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