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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.16 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.16 and 92.65 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.16 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.16 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.16 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 17,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433.02/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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