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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.99, 194.49 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.99, 194.49 and 84.96 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.99 : 194.49 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.99/194.49 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.99x = 194.49 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.99x = 16,523.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,523.87/140.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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