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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.80, 235.21 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.80, 235.21 and 70.13 is: 105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.80 : 235.21 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.80/235.21 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.80x = 235.21 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.80x = 16,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.93/156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.19

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