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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 183.67 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 183.67 and 80.68 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 183.67 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/183.67 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 183.67 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 14,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818.50/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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