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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.96, 281.38 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.96, 281.38 and 116.58 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.96 : 281.38 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.96/281.38 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.96x = 281.38 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.96x = 32,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.99/203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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