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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.62, 193.99 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.62, 193.99 and 85.34 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.62 : 193.99 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.62/193.99 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.62x = 193.99 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.62x = 16,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,555.11/140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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