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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 541.26 and 100.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 541.26 and 100.89 is: 151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 541.26 = 100.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/541.26 = 100.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 541.26 × 100.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 54,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,607.72/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.32

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