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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 187.53 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 187.53 and 92.32 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 187.53 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/187.53 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 187.53 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 17,312.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,312.77/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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