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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.99, 159.07 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.99, 159.07 and 45.17 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.99 : 159.07 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.99/159.07 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.99x = 159.07 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.99x = 7,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185.19/105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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