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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.78, 145.94 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.78, 145.94 and 74.72 is: 103.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.78 : 145.94 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.78/145.94 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.78x = 145.94 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.78x = 10,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,904.64/105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.09

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