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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.37, 158.19 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.37, 158.19 and 89.44 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.37 : 158.19 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.37/158.19 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.37x = 158.19 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.37x = 14,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.51/105.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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