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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 160.20 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 160.20 and 74.76 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 160.20 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/160.20 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 160.20 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 11,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.55/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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