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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.22, 183.85 and 80.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.22, 183.85 and 80.79 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.22 : 183.85 = 80.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.22/183.85 = 80.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.22x = 183.85 × 80.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.22x = 14,853.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.24/133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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