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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.47, 193.78 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.47, 193.78 and 85.20 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.47 : 193.78 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.47/193.78 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.47x = 193.78 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.47x = 16,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510.06/140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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