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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 241.85 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 241.85 and 80.14 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 241.85 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/241.85 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 241.85 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 19,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.86/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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