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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.40 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.40 and 92.32 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.40 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.40 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.40 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 18,869.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.29/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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