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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 357.06 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 357.06 and 99.18 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 357.06 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/357.06 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 357.06 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 35,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,413.21/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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