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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.19 and 97.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.19 and 97.46 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.19 = 97.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.19 = 97.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.19 × 97.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 18,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.06/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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