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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.37 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.37 and 92.86 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.37 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.37 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.37 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 17,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492.04/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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