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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.84, 355.16 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.84, 355.16 and 99.81 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.84 : 355.16 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.84/355.16 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.84x = 355.16 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.84x = 35,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,449.07/236.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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