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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.44 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.44 and 97.13 is: 133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.44 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.44 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.44 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 18,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206.05/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.86

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