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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 541.60 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 541.60 and 101.12 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 541.60 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/541.60 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 541.60 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 54,763.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763.63/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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