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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 160.97 and 89.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 160.97 and 89.88 is: 135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 160.97 = 89.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/160.97 = 89.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 160.97 × 89.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 14,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467.44/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.35

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