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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 188 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 188 and 92.64 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 188 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/188 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 188 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 17,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.32/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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