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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.87, 352.10 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.87, 352.10 and 98.06 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.87 : 352.10 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.87/352.10 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.87x = 352.10 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.87x = 34,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,524.68/234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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