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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 159.02 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 159.02 and 65.46 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 159.02 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/159.02 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 159.02 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 10,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409.67/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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