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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.86 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.86 and 80.12 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.86 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.86 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.86 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 19,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.82/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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