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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.65, 353.48 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.65, 353.48 and 98.70 is: 148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.65 : 353.48 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.65/353.48 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.65x = 353.48 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.65x = 34,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.48/235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.05

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