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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.43 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.43 and 84.89 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.43 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.43 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.43 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 16,418.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,418.88/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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