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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.33, 160.74 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.33, 160.74 and 70.74 is: 105.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.33 : 160.74 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.33/160.74 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.33x = 160.74 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.33x = 11,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370.75/107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.94

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