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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.00, 158.72 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.00, 158.72 and 65.88 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.00 : 158.72 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.00/158.72 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.00x = 158.72 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.00x = 10,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,456.14/115.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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