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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.87, 160.41 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.87, 160.41 and 74.44 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.87 : 160.41 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.87/160.41 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.87x = 160.41 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.87x = 11,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,940.92/106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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