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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 193.65 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 193.65 and 85.13 is: 117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 193.65 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/193.65 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 193.65 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 16,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,484.46/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.40

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