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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 541.98 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 541.98 and 101.37 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 541.98 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/541.98 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 541.98 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 54,938.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,938.10/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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