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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.55, 159.74 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.55, 159.74 and 45.66 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.55 : 159.74 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.55/159.74 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.55x = 159.74 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.55x = 7,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,294.27/106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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