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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 188.18 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 188.18 and 92.92 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 188.18 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/188.18 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 188.18 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 17,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,485.69/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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