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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 204.11 and 97.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 204.11 and 97.62 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 204.11 = 97.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/204.11 = 97.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 204.11 × 97.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 19,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,925.46/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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