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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 182.89 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 182.89 and 80.18 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 182.89 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/182.89 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 182.89 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 14,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,663.99/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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