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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 188.86 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 188.86 and 97.57 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 188.86 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/188.86 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 188.86 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 18,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,427.07/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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