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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.88, 235.44 and 70.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.88, 235.44 and 70.18 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.88 : 235.44 = 70.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.88/235.44 = 70.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.88x = 235.44 × 70.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.88x = 16,523.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523.18/156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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