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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 159.50 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 159.50 and 66.44 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 159.50 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/159.50 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 159.50 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 10,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597.25/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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