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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.64, 540.98 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.64, 540.98 and 100.64 is: 150.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.64 : 540.98 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.64/540.98 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.64x = 540.98 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.64x = 54,444.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,444.23/360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.97

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