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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.04, 193.22 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.04, 193.22 and 84.78 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.04 : 193.22 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.04/193.22 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.04x = 193.22 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.04x = 16,381.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,381.19/140.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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