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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.89, 235.06 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.89, 235.06 and 70.09 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.89 : 235.06 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.89/235.06 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.89x = 235.06 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.89x = 16,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474.59/156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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