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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.48 and 80.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.48 and 80.54 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.48 = 80.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.48 = 80.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.48 × 80.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 14,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.48/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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