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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.25, 159.38 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.25, 159.38 and 30.25 is: 45.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.25 : 159.38 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.25/159.38 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.25x = 159.38 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.25x = 4,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821.09/106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.38

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