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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.39 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.39 and 97.97 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.39 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.39 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.39 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 19,826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.89/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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