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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.68 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.68 and 92.36 is: 127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.68 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.68 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.68 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 17,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,334.12/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.46

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