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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.44, 159.57 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.44, 159.57 and 45.53 is: 68.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.44 : 159.57 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.44/159.57 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.44x = 159.57 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.44x = 7,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264.42/106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.25

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