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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 159.91 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 159.91 and 44.87 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 159.91 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/159.91 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 159.91 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 7,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175.16/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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