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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.41 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.41 and 92.27 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.41 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.41 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.41 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 17,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.32/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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