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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.19, 541.80 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.19, 541.80 and 101.18 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.19 : 541.80 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.19/541.80 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.19x = 541.80 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.19x = 54,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,820.68/361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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