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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.37 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.37 and 98.64 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.37 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.37 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.37 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 34,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,856.42/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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