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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.86, 234.78 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.86, 234.78 and 105.36 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.86 : 234.78 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.86/234.78 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.86x = 234.78 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.86x = 24,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.42/156.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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