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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 159.76 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 159.76 and 55.24 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 159.76 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/159.76 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 159.76 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 8,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,825.14/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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