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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 204.91 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 204.91 and 109.97 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 204.91 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/204.91 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 204.91 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 22,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,533.95/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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