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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.80 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.80 and 85.16 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.80 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.80 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.80 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 16,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.01/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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