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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.70, 158.55 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.70, 158.55 and 89.60 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.70 : 158.55 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.70/158.55 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.70x = 158.55 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.70x = 14,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.08/105.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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