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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.99, 353.93 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.99, 353.93 and 99.02 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.99 : 353.93 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.99/353.93 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.99x = 353.93 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.99x = 35,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.15/235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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