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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 242.71 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 242.71 and 80.82 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 242.71 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/242.71 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 242.71 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 19,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.82/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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