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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.44, 182.76 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.44, 182.76 and 80 is: 110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.44 : 182.76 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.44/182.76 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.44x = 182.76 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.44x = 14,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620.80/132.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.40

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