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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 157.29 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 157.29 and 74.72 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 157.29 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/157.29 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 157.29 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 11,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,752.71/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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