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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.13, 160.52 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.13, 160.52 and 74.69 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.13 : 160.52 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.13/160.52 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.13x = 160.52 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.13x = 11,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989.22/107.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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