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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 281.04 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 281.04 and 116.33 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 281.04 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/281.04 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 281.04 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 32,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,693.38/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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