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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 187.87 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 187.87 and 92.65 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 187.87 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/187.87 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 187.87 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 17,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.16/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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