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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.59, 159.97 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.59, 159.97 and 55.25 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.59 : 159.97 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.59/159.97 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.59x = 159.97 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.59x = 8,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838.35/106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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