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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 188.03 and 97.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 188.03 and 97.51 is: 134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 188.03 = 97.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/188.03 = 97.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 188.03 × 97.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 18,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334.81/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.57

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