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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 159.65 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 159.65 and 66.57 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 159.65 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/159.65 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 159.65 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 10,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.77/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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