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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.56, 194.04 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.56, 194.04 and 85.36 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.56 : 194.04 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.56/194.04 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.56x = 194.04 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.56x = 16,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,563.25/140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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