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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 159.90 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 159.90 and 66.72 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 159.90 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/159.90 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 159.90 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 10,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668.53/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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