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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.27, 157.75 and 74.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.27, 157.75 and 74.89 is: 112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.27 : 157.75 = 74.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.27/157.75 = 74.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.27x = 157.75 × 74.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.27x = 11,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,813.91/105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.23

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