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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 187.86 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 187.86 and 92.28 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 187.86 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/187.86 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 187.86 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 17,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335.26/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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