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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 353.96 and 98.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 353.96 and 98.94 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 353.96 = 98.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/353.96 = 98.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 353.96 × 98.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 35,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.80/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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