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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 193.17 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 193.17 and 84.74 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 193.17 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/193.17 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 193.17 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 16,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.26/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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