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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.76 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.76 and 80.45 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.76 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.76 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.76 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 10,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,759.92/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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