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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.18 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.18 and 116.41 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.18 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.18 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.18 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 32,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731.58/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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