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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.22, 157.59 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.22, 157.59 and 74.69 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.22 : 157.59 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.22/157.59 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.22x = 157.59 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.22x = 11,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,770.40/105.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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