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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 354.14 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 354.14 and 99.10 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 354.14 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/354.14 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 354.14 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 35,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095.27/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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