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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.05 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.05 and 116.34 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.05 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.05 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.05 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 32,697.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.36/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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