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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.12, 159.06 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.12, 159.06 and 49 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.12 : 159.06 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.12/159.06 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.12x = 159.06 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.12x = 7,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793.94/106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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