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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.95, 235.49 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.95, 235.49 and 105.60 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.95 : 235.49 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.95/235.49 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.95x = 235.49 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.95x = 24,867.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,867.22/156.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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