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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 159 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 159 and 66.12 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 159 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/159 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 159 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 10,512.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512.29/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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