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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.33, 193.73 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.33, 193.73 and 84.34 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.33 : 193.73 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.33/193.73 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.33x = 193.73 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.33x = 16,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339.01/140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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