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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.71, 353.55 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.71, 353.55 and 98.76 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.71 : 353.55 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.71/353.55 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.71x = 353.55 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.71x = 34,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,916.60/235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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