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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.15 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.15 and 116.42 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.15 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.15 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.15 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 32,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.37/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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