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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 355.22 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 355.22 and 99.91 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 355.22 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/355.22 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 355.22 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 35,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,490.03/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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