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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 352.41 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 352.41 and 98.16 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 352.41 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/352.41 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 352.41 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 34,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,592.57/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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