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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.90, 235.40 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.90, 235.40 and 70.22 is: 105.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.90 : 235.40 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.90/235.40 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.90x = 235.40 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.90x = 16,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530.55/156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.36

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