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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.63, 183.05 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.63, 183.05 and 80.88 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.63 : 183.05 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.63/183.05 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.63x = 183.05 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.63x = 14,805.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,805.08/132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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