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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.35 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.35 and 99.96 is: 149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.35 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.35 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.35 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 35,520.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,520.79/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.81

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