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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.21 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.21 and 84.75 is: 116.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.21 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.21 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.21 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 16,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374.55/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.94

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