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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 353.94 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 353.94 and 99.09 is: 148.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 353.94 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/353.94 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 353.94 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 35,071.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071.91/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.62

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