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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.20, 193.52 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.20, 193.52 and 84.92 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.20 : 193.52 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.20/193.52 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.20x = 193.52 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.20x = 16,432.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,432.96/140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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