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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 158.94 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 158.94 and 66.02 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 158.94 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/158.94 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 158.94 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 10,492.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492.42/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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