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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 159.85 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 159.85 and 66.04 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 159.85 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/159.85 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 159.85 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 10,556.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,556.49/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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