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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 281.02 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 281.02 and 116.31 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 281.02 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/281.02 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 281.02 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 32,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686.42/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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