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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.79 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.79 and 101.26 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.79 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.79 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.79 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 54,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,861.66/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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