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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.41 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.41 and 79.95 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.41 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.41 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.41 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 19,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.73/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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