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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 187.57 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 187.57 and 92.07 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 187.57 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/187.57 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 187.57 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 17,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,270.38/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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