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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 187.71 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 187.71 and 92.44 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 187.71 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/187.71 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 187.71 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 17,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,351.91/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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