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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 159.88 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 159.88 and 66.76 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 159.88 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/159.88 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 159.88 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 10,673.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673.59/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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