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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 188.39 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 188.39 and 92.81 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 188.39 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/188.39 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 188.39 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 17,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485.18/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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