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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 159.94 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 159.94 and 66.11 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 159.94 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/159.94 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 159.94 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 10,573.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,573.30/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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