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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.79 and 80.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.79 and 80.93 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.79 = 80.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.79 = 80.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.79 × 80.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 19,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.99/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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