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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 187.63 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 187.63 and 92.12 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 187.63 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/187.63 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 187.63 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 17,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283.31/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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