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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.56 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.56 and 97.91 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.56 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.56 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.56 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 20,028.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,028.09/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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