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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 158.72 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 158.72 and 65.22 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 158.72 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/158.72 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 158.72 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 10,351.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.88/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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