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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.70 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.70 and 75.74 is: 113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.70 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.70 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.70 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 12,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.94/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.42

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