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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 187.58 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 187.58 and 92.40 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 187.58 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/187.58 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 187.58 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 17,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331.93/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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