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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.15 and 80.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.15 and 80.27 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.15 = 80.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.15 = 80.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.15 × 80.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 14,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.45/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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