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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 159.65 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 159.65 and 65.90 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 159.65 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/159.65 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 159.65 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 10,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519.81/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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