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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 188 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 188 and 92.62 is: 127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 188 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/188 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 188 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 17,412.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.56/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.75

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