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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.66, 281.05 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.66, 281.05 and 116.33 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.66 : 281.05 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.66/281.05 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.66x = 281.05 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.66x = 32,694.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,694.55/203.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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