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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.44, 158.02 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.44, 158.02 and 74.52 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.44 : 158.02 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.44/158.02 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.44x = 158.02 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.44x = 11,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775.46/105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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