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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.86, 353.70 and 97.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.86, 353.70 and 97.02 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.86 : 353.70 = 97.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.86/353.70 = 97.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.86x = 353.70 × 97.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.86x = 34,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315.97/235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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