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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 188.73 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 188.73 and 92.51 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 188.73 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/188.73 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 188.73 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 17,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459.41/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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