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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 187.50 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 187.50 and 92.16 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 187.50 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/187.50 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 187.50 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 17,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,280/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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