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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.71, 159.92 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.71, 159.92 and 52.59 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.71 : 159.92 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.71/159.92 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.71x = 159.92 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.71x = 8,409.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,409.93/106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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