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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.63 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.63 and 92.30 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.63 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.63 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.63 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 17,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318.25/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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