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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 187.28 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 187.28 and 92.22 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 187.28 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/187.28 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 187.28 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 17,270.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270.96/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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