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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.85, 194.34 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.85, 194.34 and 85.62 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.85 : 194.34 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.85/194.34 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.85x = 194.34 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.85x = 16,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.39/140.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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