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