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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.30, 193.62 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.30, 193.62 and 85.01 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.30 : 193.62 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.30/193.62 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.30x = 193.62 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.30x = 16,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,458.67/140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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