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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.36 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.36 and 99.93 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.36 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.36 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.36 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 35,508.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508.85/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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