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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 159.20 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 159.20 and 42 is: 63.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 159.20 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/159.20 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 159.20 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 6,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686.19/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.00

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