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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 159.77 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 159.77 and 66.66 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 159.77 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/159.77 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 159.77 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 10,650.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650.27/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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