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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.41 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.41 and 71.34 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.41 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.41 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.41 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 16,794.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,794.15/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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