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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.31, 160.70 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.31, 160.70 and 74.72 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.31 : 160.70 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.31/160.70 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.31x = 160.70 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.31x = 12,007.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.95/107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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