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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.46 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.46 and 92.30 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.46 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.46 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.46 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 17,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394.40/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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