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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 281.14 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 281.14 and 116.39 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 281.14 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/281.14 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 281.14 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 32,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,722.30/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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