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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.23 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.23 and 105.58 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.23 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.23 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.23 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 24,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835.58/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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