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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.72, 159.72 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.72, 159.72 and 74.50 is: 111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.72 : 159.72 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.72/159.72 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.72x = 159.72 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.72x = 11,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899.14/106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.50

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