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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.81, 235.10 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.81, 235.10 and 71.25 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.81 : 235.10 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.81/235.10 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.81x = 235.10 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.81x = 16,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,750.52/156.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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