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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.98, 158.81 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.98, 158.81 and 89.82 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.98 : 158.81 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.98/158.81 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.98x = 158.81 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.98x = 14,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263.87/105.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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