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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.38 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.38 and 92.32 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.38 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.38 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.38 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 17,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391.24/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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