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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.74, 541.01 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.74, 541.01 and 100.68 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.74 : 541.01 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.74/541.01 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.74x = 541.01 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.74x = 54,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,465.68/360.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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