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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.13, 158.27 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.13, 158.27 and 89.12 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.13 : 158.27 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.13/158.27 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.13x = 158.27 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.13x = 14,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,104.97/106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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