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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.79, 159.82 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.79, 159.82 and 74.14 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.79 : 159.82 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.79/159.82 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.79x = 159.82 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.79x = 11,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,849.05/106.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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