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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 241.50 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 241.50 and 79.76 is: 119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 241.50 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/241.50 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 241.50 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 19,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,262.04/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.55

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