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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 188.20 and 97.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 188.20 and 97.07 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 188.20 = 97.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/188.20 = 97.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 188.20 × 97.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 18,267.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267.21/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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