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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.67, 235.02 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.67, 235.02 and 69.93 is: 104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.67 : 235.02 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.67/235.02 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.67x = 235.02 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.67x = 16,434.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.95/156.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.90

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