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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.86 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.86 and 80.18 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.86 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.86 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.86 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 19,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,392.33/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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