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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 352.42 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 352.42 and 98.13 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 352.42 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/352.42 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 352.42 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 34,582.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,582.97/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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