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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.76 and 97.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.76 and 97.39 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.76 = 97.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.76 = 97.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.76 × 97.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 19,844.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.19/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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