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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.98, 352.28 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.98, 352.28 and 98.13 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.98 : 352.28 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.98/352.28 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.98x = 352.28 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.98x = 34,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,569.48/234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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