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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 158.95 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 158.95 and 66.06 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 158.95 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/158.95 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 158.95 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 10,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.47/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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