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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 159.81 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 159.81 and 34.41 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 159.81 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/159.81 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 159.81 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 5,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499.06/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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