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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 188.15 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 188.15 and 92.72 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 188.15 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/188.15 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 188.15 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 17,445.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,445.27/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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