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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.15, 159.24 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.15, 159.24 and 34 is: 51.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.15 : 159.24 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.15/159.24 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.15x = 159.24 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.15x = 5,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414.16/106.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.00

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