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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.80, 160.02 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.80, 160.02 and 74.67 is: 111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.80 : 160.02 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.80/160.02 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.80x = 160.02 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.80x = 11,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,948.69/106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.88

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