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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.85, 133.67 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.85, 133.67 and 80.45 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.85 : 133.67 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.85/133.67 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.85x = 133.67 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.85x = 10,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.68/96.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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