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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 234.93 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 234.93 and 69.92 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 234.93 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/234.93 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 234.93 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 16,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.13/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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