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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.32 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.32 and 97.76 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.32 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.32 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.32 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 19,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.32/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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