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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 188.66 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 188.66 and 92.42 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 188.66 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/188.66 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 188.66 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 17,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435.50/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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