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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 204.20 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 204.20 and 97.68 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 204.20 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/204.20 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 204.20 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 19,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,946.26/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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