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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.58 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.58 and 97.32 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.58 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.58 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.58 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 19,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.41/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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