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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 187.64 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 187.64 and 92.29 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 187.64 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/187.64 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 187.64 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 17,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316.83/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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