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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.25, 193.50 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.25, 193.50 and 84.96 is: 117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.25 : 193.50 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.25/193.50 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.25x = 193.50 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.25x = 16,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,439.76/140.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.22

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