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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 187.98 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 187.98 and 92.63 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 187.98 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/187.98 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 187.98 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 17,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.59/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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