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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.74, 158.51 and 89.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.74, 158.51 and 89.59 is: 134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.74 : 158.51 = 89.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.74/158.51 = 89.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.74x = 158.51 × 89.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.74x = 14,200.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,200.91/105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.31

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