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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.19 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.19 and 98.75 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.19 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.19 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.19 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 34,877.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,877.51/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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