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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.21, 187.68 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.21, 187.68 and 92.47 is: 127.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.21 : 187.68 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.21/187.68 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.21x = 187.68 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.21x = 17,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.83/136.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.41

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