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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.77, 194.27 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.77, 194.27 and 85.51 is: 118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.77 : 194.27 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.77/194.27 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.77x = 194.27 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.77x = 16,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.63/140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.00

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