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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.82, 235.24 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.82, 235.24 and 70.14 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.82 : 235.24 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.82/235.24 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.82x = 235.24 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.82x = 16,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,499.73/156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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