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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.14 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.14 and 92.68 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.14 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.14 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.14 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 17,436.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,436.82/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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