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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.70 and 97.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.70 and 97.40 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.70 = 97.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.70 = 97.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.70 × 97.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 19,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.38/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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