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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.08, 183.66 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.08, 183.66 and 80.66 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.08 : 183.66 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.08/183.66 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.08x = 183.66 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.08x = 14,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814.02/133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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