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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.96, 354.03 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.96, 354.03 and 98.97 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.96 : 354.03 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.96/354.03 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.96x = 354.03 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.96x = 35,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,038.35/235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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