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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.17, 159.32 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.17, 159.32 and 45.35 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.17 : 159.32 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.17/159.32 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.17x = 159.32 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.17x = 7,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225.16/106.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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