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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106, 159 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106, 159 and 30 is: 45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106 : 159 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106/159 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106x = 159 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106x = 4,770
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770/106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45

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