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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.85, 353.81 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.85, 353.81 and 98.87 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.85 : 353.81 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.85/353.81 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.85x = 353.81 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.85x = 34,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,979.67/235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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