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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.63, 194.07 and 85.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.63, 194.07 and 85.40 is: 117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.63 : 194.07 = 85.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.63/194.07 = 85.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.63x = 194.07 × 85.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.63x = 16,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573.58/140.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.85

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