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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.72 and 97.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.72 and 97.20 is: 134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.72 = 97.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.72 = 97.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.72 × 97.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 18,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246.38/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.16

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