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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.04, 234.15 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.04, 234.15 and 70.54 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.04 : 234.15 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.04/234.15 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.04x = 234.15 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.04x = 16,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516.94/156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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