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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 281.20 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 281.20 and 116.49 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 281.20 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/281.20 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 281.20 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 32,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756.06/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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