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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 158.90 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 158.90 and 65.35 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 158.90 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/158.90 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 158.90 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 10,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,383.93/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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