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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.72 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.72 and 71.12 is: 106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.72 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.72 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.72 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 16,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.29/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.63

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