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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.94 and 36.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.94 and 36.50 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.94 = 36.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.94 = 36.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.94 × 36.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 5,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509.31/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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