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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.69, 235.13 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.69, 235.13 and 71.19 is: 106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.69 : 235.13 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.69/235.13 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.69x = 235.13 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.69x = 16,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738.90/156.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.83

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