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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.84 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.84 and 89.92 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.84 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.84 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.84 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 16,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890.57/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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