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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 241.31 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 241.31 and 79.75 is: 119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 241.31 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/241.31 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 241.31 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 19,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.27/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.55

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