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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.56, 234.80 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.56, 234.80 and 71.04 is: 106.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.56 : 234.80 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.56/234.80 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.56x = 234.80 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.56x = 16,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680.19/156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.54

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