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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.98, 194.53 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.98, 194.53 and 85.73 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.98 : 194.53 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.98/194.53 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.98x = 194.53 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.98x = 16,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.43/140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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