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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.94 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.94 and 92.34 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.94 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.94 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.94 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 17,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,353.92/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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