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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.39 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.39 and 84.15 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.39 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.39 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.39 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 16,273.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.77/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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