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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.40, 193.70 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.40, 193.70 and 85.10 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.40 : 193.70 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.40/193.70 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.40x = 193.70 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.40x = 16,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.48/140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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