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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 203.91 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 203.91 and 97.50 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 203.91 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/203.91 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 203.91 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 19,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881.23/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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