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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 159.11 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 159.11 and 66.17 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 159.11 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/159.11 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 159.11 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 10,528.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,528.31/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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