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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.89, 160.65 and 89.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.89, 160.65 and 89.61 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.89 : 160.65 = 89.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.89/160.65 = 89.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.89x = 160.65 × 89.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.89x = 14,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,395.85/106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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