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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.12, 157.32 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.12, 157.32 and 74.49 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.12 : 157.32 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.12/157.32 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.12x = 157.32 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.12x = 11,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,718.77/105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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