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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 204.34 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 204.34 and 97.66 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 204.34 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/204.34 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 204.34 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 19,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,955.84/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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