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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.16, 193.42 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.16, 193.42 and 84.89 is: 117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.16 : 193.42 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.16/193.42 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.16x = 193.42 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.16x = 16,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419.42/140.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.15

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