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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 187.35 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 187.35 and 92.18 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 187.35 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/187.35 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 187.35 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 17,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268.99/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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