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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353.11 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353.11 and 98.68 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353.11 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353.11 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353.11 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 34,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,844.89/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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