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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.80 and 92.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.80 and 92.45 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.80 = 92.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.80 = 92.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.80 × 92.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 17,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.11/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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