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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 92.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.68 and 92.33 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.68 = 92.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.68 = 92.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.68 × 92.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 17,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,328.49/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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