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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 158.78 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 158.78 and 65.94 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 158.78 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/158.78 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 158.78 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 10,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469.95/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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