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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.68, 235.06 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.68, 235.06 and 70.07 is: 105.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.68 : 235.06 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.68/235.06 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.68x = 235.06 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.68x = 16,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,469.48/156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.12

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