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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.58, 352.89 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.58, 352.89 and 98.55 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.58 : 352.89 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.58/352.89 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.58x = 352.89 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.58x = 34,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,777.31/235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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