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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.29, 159.39 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.29, 159.39 and 45.44 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.29 : 159.39 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.29/159.39 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.29x = 159.39 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.29x = 7,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241.88/106.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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