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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.76 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.76 and 79.95 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.76 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.76 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.76 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 19,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328.31/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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