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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 204.50 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 204.50 and 97.88 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 204.50 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/204.50 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 204.50 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 20,016.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016.46/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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