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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 281.04 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 281.04 and 116.32 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 281.04 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/281.04 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 281.04 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 32,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.57/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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