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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.03, 158.90 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.03, 158.90 and 45.08 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.03 : 158.90 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.03/158.90 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.03x = 158.90 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.03x = 7,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162.99/106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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