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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.81, 194.25 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.81, 194.25 and 85.52 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.81 : 194.25 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.81/194.25 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.81x = 194.25 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.81x = 16,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.26/140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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