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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 159 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 159 and 94.44 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 159 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/159 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 159 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 15,015.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015.96/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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