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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 160.05 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 160.05 and 66.84 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 160.05 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/160.05 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 160.05 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 10,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,697.74/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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