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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.39, 159.45 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.39, 159.45 and 45.46 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.39 : 159.45 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.39/159.45 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.39x = 159.45 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.39x = 7,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248.60/106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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