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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.69, 158.39 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.69, 158.39 and 89.49 is: 134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.69 : 158.39 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.69/158.39 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.69x = 158.39 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.69x = 14,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174.32/105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.11

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