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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.53, 354.89 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.53, 354.89 and 99.69 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.53 : 354.89 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.53/354.89 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.53x = 354.89 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.53x = 35,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,378.98/236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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