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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.82, 194.36 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.82, 194.36 and 85.56 is: 118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.82 : 194.36 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.82/194.36 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.82x = 194.36 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.82x = 16,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.44/140.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.09

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