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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.15 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.15 and 96.96 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.15 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.15 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.15 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 18,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.54/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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