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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.72 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.72 and 97.44 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.72 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.72 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.72 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 18,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388.88/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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