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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 159.60 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 159.60 and 106.55 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 159.60 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/159.60 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 159.60 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 17,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.38/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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