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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.34, 193.70 and 85.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.34, 193.70 and 85.11 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.34 : 193.70 = 85.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.34/193.70 = 85.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.34x = 193.70 × 85.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.34x = 16,485.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485.29/140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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