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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.32 and 70.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.32 and 70.36 is: 105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.32 = 70.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.32 = 70.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.32 × 70.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 16,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556.18/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.50

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