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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 183.66 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 183.66 and 80.66 is: 111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 183.66 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/183.66 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 183.66 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 14,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.10/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.25

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