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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.89, 281.40 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.89, 281.40 and 116.57 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.89 : 281.40 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.89/281.40 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.89x = 281.40 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.89x = 32,801.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.39/203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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