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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.90 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.90 and 80.70 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.90 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.90 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.90 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 19,602.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.03/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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