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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.02, 352.39 and 97.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.02, 352.39 and 97.99 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.02 : 352.39 = 97.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.02/352.39 = 97.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.02x = 352.39 × 97.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.02x = 34,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,530.70/235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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