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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.38 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.38 and 97.91 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.38 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.38 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.38 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 34,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.76/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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