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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.10, 193.34 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.10, 193.34 and 84.83 is: 117.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.10 : 193.34 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.10/193.34 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.10x = 193.34 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.10x = 16,401.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.03/140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.07

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