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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 352.58 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 352.58 and 98.15 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 352.58 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/352.58 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 352.58 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 34,603.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.47/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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