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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.14, 144.84 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.14, 144.84 and 74.00 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.14 : 144.84 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.14/144.84 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.14x = 144.84 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.14x = 10,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718.52/105.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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