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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.09, 352.64 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.09, 352.64 and 98.14 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.09 : 352.64 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.09/352.64 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.09x = 352.64 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.09x = 34,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,608.09/235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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