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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.68, 160.44 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.68, 160.44 and 74.88 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.68 : 160.44 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.68/160.44 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.68x = 160.44 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.68x = 12,013.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,013.75/106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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