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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.24, 193.48 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.24, 193.48 and 84.96 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.24 : 193.48 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.24/193.48 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.24x = 193.48 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.24x = 16,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,438.06/140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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