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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 189.02 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 189.02 and 97.92 is: 135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 189.02 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/189.02 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 189.02 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,508.84/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.30

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