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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 158.64 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 158.64 and 91.66 is: 126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 158.64 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/158.64 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 158.64 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 14,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540.94/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.42

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