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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.91, 158.59 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.91, 158.59 and 89.71 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.91 : 158.59 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.91/158.59 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.91x = 158.59 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.91x = 14,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227.11/105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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