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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 204.12 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 204.12 and 97.66 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 204.12 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/204.12 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 204.12 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 19,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933.47/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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