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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 188.37 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 188.37 and 92.83 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 188.37 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/188.37 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 188.37 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 17,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,486.39/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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