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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.16, 159 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.16, 159 and 70.16 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.16 : 159 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.16/159 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.16x = 159 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.16x = 11,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,155.44/106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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