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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.07, 193.25 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.07, 193.25 and 84.79 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.07 : 193.25 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.07/193.25 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.07x = 193.25 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.07x = 16,385.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,385.80/140.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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