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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.94 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.94 and 80.94 is: 121.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.94 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.94 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.94 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 19,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.56/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.42

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