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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.95, 158.90 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.95, 158.90 and 88.94 is: 133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.95 : 158.90 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.95/158.90 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.95x = 158.90 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.95x = 14,132.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132.52/105.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.39

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