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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 193.90 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 193.90 and 85.28 is: 117.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 193.90 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/193.90 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 193.90 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 16,535.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,535.79/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.64

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