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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 188.22 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 188.22 and 92.72 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 188.22 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/188.22 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 188.22 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 17,451.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451.76/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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