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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.86, 194.34 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.86, 194.34 and 85.58 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.86 : 194.34 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.86/194.34 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.86x = 194.34 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.86x = 16,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.62/140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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