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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.08 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.08 and 116.35 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.08 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.08 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.08 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 32,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703.66/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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