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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 159.07 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 159.07 and 66.13 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 159.07 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/159.07 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 159.07 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 10,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519.30/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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