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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 158.89 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 158.89 and 66 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 158.89 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/158.89 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 158.89 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 10,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,486.74/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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