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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.85, 158.44 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.85, 158.44 and 89.26 is: 133.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.85 : 158.44 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.85/158.44 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.85x = 158.44 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.85x = 14,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,141.68/105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.60

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