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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 353.89 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 353.89 and 99.01 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 353.89 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/353.89 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 353.89 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 35,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,038.66/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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