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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 158.83 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 158.83 and 65.96 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 158.83 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/158.83 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 158.83 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 10,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.47/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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