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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.87, 281.34 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.87, 281.34 and 116.57 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.87 : 281.34 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.87/281.34 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.87x = 281.34 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.87x = 32,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,794.40/203.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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