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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 159.06 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 159.06 and 66.12 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 159.06 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/159.06 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 159.06 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 10,516.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516.70/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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