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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.69, 353.61 and 98.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.69, 353.61 and 98.67 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.69 : 353.61 = 98.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.69/353.61 = 98.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.69x = 353.61 × 98.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.69x = 34,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.44/235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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