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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 204.48 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 204.48 and 97.95 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 204.48 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/204.48 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 204.48 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 20,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,028.82/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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