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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 187.40 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 187.40 and 92.14 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 187.40 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/187.40 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 187.40 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 17,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267.04/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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