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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.06, 193.29 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.06, 193.29 and 84.79 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.06 : 193.29 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.06/193.29 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.06x = 193.29 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.06x = 16,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.06/140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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