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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 188.10 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 188.10 and 92.72 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 188.10 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/188.10 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 188.10 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 17,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.69/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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