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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.97, 354.18 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.97, 354.18 and 98.98 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.97 : 354.18 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.97/354.18 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.97x = 354.18 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.97x = 35,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055.67/235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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