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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.99, 281.43 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.99, 281.43 and 116.66 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.99 : 281.43 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.99/281.43 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.99x = 281.43 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.99x = 32,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831.62/203.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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