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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.13, 354.10 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.13, 354.10 and 99.08 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.13 : 354.10 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.13/354.10 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.13x = 354.10 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.13x = 35,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,084.23/236.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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