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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.51, 193.87 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.51, 193.87 and 85.25 is: 117.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.51 : 193.87 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.51/193.87 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.51x = 193.87 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.51x = 16,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.42/140.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.62

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