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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.55, 159.85 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.55, 159.85 and 45.68 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.55 : 159.85 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.55/159.85 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.55x = 159.85 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.55x = 7,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301.95/106.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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