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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.94, 183.36 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.94, 183.36 and 80.44 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.94 : 183.36 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.94/183.36 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.94x = 183.36 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.94x = 14,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749.48/132.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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