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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 159.82 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 159.82 and 66.68 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 159.82 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/159.82 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 159.82 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 10,656.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.46/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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