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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 187.37 and 97.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 187.37 and 97.09 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 187.37 = 97.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/187.37 = 97.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 187.37 × 97.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 18,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191.27/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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