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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 159.84 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 159.84 and 66.71 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 159.84 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/159.84 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 159.84 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 10,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.33/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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