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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 182.93 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 182.93 and 80.12 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 182.93 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/182.93 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 182.93 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 14,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656.41/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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