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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.44 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.44 and 97.04 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.44 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.44 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.44 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 18,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189.18/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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