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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.36 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.36 and 97.94 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.36 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.36 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.36 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 20,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.16/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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