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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 187.89 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 187.89 and 92.54 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 187.89 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/187.89 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 187.89 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 17,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386.40/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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