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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 353.42 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 353.42 and 98.68 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 353.42 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/353.42 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 353.42 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 34,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,874.11/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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