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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.05, 354.09 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.05, 354.09 and 99 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.05 : 354.09 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.05/354.09 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.05x = 354.09 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.05x = 35,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,054.91/236.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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