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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.01, 155.94 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.01, 155.94 and 66.38 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.01 : 155.94 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.01/155.94 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.01x = 155.94 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.01x = 10,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.52/113.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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