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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 187.63 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 187.63 and 92.38 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 187.63 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/187.63 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 187.63 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 17,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333.26/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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