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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 159.03 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 159.03 and 66.12 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 159.03 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/159.03 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 159.03 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 10,514.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.73/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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