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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.82, 160.05 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.82, 160.05 and 74.25 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.82 : 160.05 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.82/160.05 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.82x = 160.05 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.82x = 11,882.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882.91/106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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