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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.11 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.11 and 92.23 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.11 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.11 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.11 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349.39/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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