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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.15 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.15 and 92.70 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.15 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.15 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.15 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,441.04/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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