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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 193.30 and 84.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 193.30 and 84.02 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 193.30 = 84.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/193.30 = 84.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 193.30 × 84.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 16,241.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241.13/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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