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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.69, 194.13 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.69, 194.13 and 85.38 is: 117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.69 : 194.13 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.69/194.13 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.69x = 194.13 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.69x = 16,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,574.82/140.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.82

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