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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.97, 183.44 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.97, 183.44 and 80.50 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.97 : 183.44 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.97/183.44 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.97x = 183.44 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.97x = 14,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,766.92/132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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