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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.83, 133.19 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.83, 133.19 and 80.12 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.83 : 133.19 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.83/133.19 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.83x = 133.19 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.83x = 10,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671.18/96.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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