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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.28, 158.01 and 74.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.28, 158.01 and 74.92 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.28 : 158.01 = 74.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.28/158.01 = 74.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.28x = 158.01 × 74.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.28x = 11,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,838.11/105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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