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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.24 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.24 and 79.85 is: 119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.24 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.24 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.24 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 19,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263.01/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.68

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