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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.64, 159.94 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.64, 159.94 and 45.82 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.64 : 159.94 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.64/159.94 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.64x = 159.94 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.64x = 7,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,328.45/106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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