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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.97, 235.45 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.97, 235.45 and 71.47 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.97 : 235.45 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.97/235.45 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.97x = 235.45 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.97x = 16,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,827.61/156.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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