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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.59, 145.26 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.59, 145.26 and 89.12 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.59 : 145.26 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.59/145.26 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.59x = 145.26 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.59x = 12,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945.57/105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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