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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 355.48 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 355.48 and 99.99 is: 149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 355.48 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/355.48 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 355.48 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 35,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,544.45/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.82

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