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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 189.01 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 189.01 and 97.66 is: 134.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 189.01 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/189.01 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 189.01 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 18,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.74/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.81

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