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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 281.16 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 281.16 and 116.46 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 281.16 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/281.16 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 281.16 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 32,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,743.89/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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