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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.45, 158.28 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.45, 158.28 and 74.67 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.45 : 158.28 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.45/158.28 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.45x = 158.28 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.45x = 11,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.77/105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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