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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.94, 235.42 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.94, 235.42 and 105.58 is: 158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.94 : 235.42 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.94/235.42 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.94x = 235.42 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.94x = 24,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.64/156.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.38

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