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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.51 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.51 and 92.97 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.51 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.51 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.51 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 17,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,525.31/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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