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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 188.04 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 188.04 and 97.04 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 188.04 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/188.04 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 188.04 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 18,247.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247.40/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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