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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 159.74 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 159.74 and 66.63 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 159.74 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/159.74 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 159.74 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 10,643.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,643.54/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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