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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 144.87 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 144.87 and 74.04 is: 102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 144.87 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/144.87 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 144.87 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 10,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.17/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.04

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