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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.87, 235.35 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.87, 235.35 and 60.69 is: 91.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.87 : 235.35 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.87/235.35 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.87x = 235.35 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.87x = 14,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283.39/156.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.05

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