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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.94, 281.37 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.94, 281.37 and 116.58 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.94 : 281.37 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.94/281.37 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.94x = 281.37 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.94x = 32,802.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.11/203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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