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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.51, 159.72 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.51, 159.72 and 45.61 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.51 : 159.72 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.51/159.72 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.51x = 159.72 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.51x = 7,284.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284.83/106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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