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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.31, 159.48 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.31, 159.48 and 60.59 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.31 : 159.48 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.31/159.48 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.31x = 159.48 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.31x = 9,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,663.29/106.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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