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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 187.99 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 187.99 and 92.70 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 187.99 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/187.99 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 187.99 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 17,426.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426.67/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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