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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 242.64 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 242.64 and 80.76 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 242.64 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/242.64 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 242.64 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 19,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.61/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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