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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.14, 193.39 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.14, 193.39 and 84.91 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.14 : 193.39 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.14/193.39 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.14x = 193.39 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.14x = 16,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420.74/140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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