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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.70 and 92.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.70 and 92.39 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.70 = 92.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.70 = 92.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.70 × 92.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 17,340.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340.20/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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