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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.66, 645.98 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.66, 645.98 and 106.02 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.66 : 645.98 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.66/645.98 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.66x = 645.98 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.66x = 68,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,486.80/430.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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