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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 241.45 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 241.45 and 79.88 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 241.45 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/241.45 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 241.45 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 19,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.62/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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