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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.77 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.77 and 80.03 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.77 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.77 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.77 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 19,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.85/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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