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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.70 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.70 and 97.44 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.70 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.70 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.70 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 18,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386.93/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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