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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.63, 353.33 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.63, 353.33 and 98.54 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.63 : 353.33 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.63/353.33 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.63x = 353.33 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.63x = 34,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817.14/235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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