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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.08, 233.96 and 70.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.08, 233.96 and 70.56 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.08 : 233.96 = 70.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.08/233.96 = 70.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.08x = 233.96 × 70.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.08x = 16,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508.22/156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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