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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.21, 541.76 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.21, 541.76 and 101.18 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.21 : 541.76 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.21/541.76 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.21x = 541.76 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.21x = 54,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814.09/361.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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