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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.70 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.70 and 97.94 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.70 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.70 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.70 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 18,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481.38/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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