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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.81, 159.78 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.81, 159.78 and 66.68 is: 92.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.81 : 159.78 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.81/159.78 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.81x = 159.78 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.81x = 10,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654.53/115.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.00

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