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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 355.28 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 355.28 and 99.98 is: 149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 355.28 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/355.28 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 355.28 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 35,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.89/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.86

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