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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.33 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.33 and 89.44 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.33 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.33 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.33 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 14,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.19/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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