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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.69 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.69 and 97.52 is: 134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.69 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.69 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.69 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.62/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.50

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