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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 204.45 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 204.45 and 97.83 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 204.45 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/204.45 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 204.45 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 20,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001.34/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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