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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.06, 233.97 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.06, 233.97 and 70.50 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.06 : 233.97 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.06/233.97 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.06x = 233.97 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.06x = 16,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494.89/156.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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