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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 540.84 and 100.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 540.84 and 100.65 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 540.84 = 100.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/540.84 = 100.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 540.84 × 100.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 54,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,435.55/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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