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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.34 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.34 and 97.33 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.34 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.34 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.34 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 19,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,791.08/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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