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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.24 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.24 and 97.70 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.24 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.24 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.24 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 19,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953.23/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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