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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 158.99 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 158.99 and 66.08 is: 91.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 158.99 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/158.99 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 158.99 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 10,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504.93/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.19

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