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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 188.04 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 188.04 and 97.31 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 188.04 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/188.04 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 188.04 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 18,297.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297.23/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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