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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 193.19 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 193.19 and 84.70 is: 116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 193.19 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/193.19 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 193.19 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 16,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,362.77/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.83

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