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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.49 and 97.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.49 and 97.36 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.49 = 97.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.49 = 97.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.49 × 97.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 18,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351.28/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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