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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 352.72 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 352.72 and 98.16 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 352.72 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/352.72 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 352.72 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 34,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621.23/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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