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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 541.50 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 541.50 and 100.97 is: 151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 541.50 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/541.50 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 541.50 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 54,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672.55/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.46

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