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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.68, 281.10 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.68, 281.10 and 116.38 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.68 : 281.10 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.68/281.10 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.68x = 281.10 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.68x = 32,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714.42/203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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