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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 159.56 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 159.56 and 66.51 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 159.56 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/159.56 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 159.56 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 10,611.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,611.21/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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