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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.15, 541.61 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.15, 541.61 and 101.08 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.15 : 541.61 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.15/541.61 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.15x = 541.61 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.15x = 54,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745.94/361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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