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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 158.93 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 158.93 and 66.05 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 158.93 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/158.93 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 158.93 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 10,497.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.05/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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