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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.97, 541.41 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.97, 541.41 and 100.99 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.97 : 541.41 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.97/541.41 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.97x = 541.41 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.97x = 54,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,678.50/360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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