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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 187.98 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 187.98 and 92.69 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 187.98 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/187.98 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 187.98 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 17,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423.87/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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