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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 188.40 and 92.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 188.40 and 92.91 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 188.40 = 92.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/188.40 = 92.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 188.40 × 92.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 17,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,504.24/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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