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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.86, 281.32 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.86, 281.32 and 116.53 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.86 : 281.32 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.86/281.32 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.86x = 281.32 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.86x = 32,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.23/203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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