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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.62, 159.52 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.62, 159.52 and 89.31 is: 133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.62 : 159.52 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.62/159.52 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.62x = 159.52 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.62x = 14,246.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,246.73/106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.62

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