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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 243.01 and 80.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 243.01 and 80.81 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 243.01 = 80.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/243.01 = 80.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 243.01 × 80.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 19,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.64/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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