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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.08, 157.54 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.08, 157.54 and 74.64 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.08 : 157.54 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.08/157.54 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.08x = 157.54 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.08x = 11,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,758.79/105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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