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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.37, 242.05 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.37, 242.05 and 80.21 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.37 : 242.05 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.37/242.05 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.37x = 242.05 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.37x = 19,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.93/161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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