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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 158.70 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 158.70 and 65.21 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 158.70 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/158.70 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 158.70 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 10,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348.38/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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