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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 541.39 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 541.39 and 100.97 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 541.39 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/541.39 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 541.39 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 54,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,661.19/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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