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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 158.11 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 158.11 and 74.94 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 158.11 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/158.11 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 158.11 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 11,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,848.76/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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