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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.61 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.61 and 92.32 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.61 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.61 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.61 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 17,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320.16/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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