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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.62 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.62 and 92.96 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.62 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.62 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.62 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 17,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,534.12/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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