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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 189.24 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 189.24 and 121.26 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 189.24 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/189.24 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 189.24 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 22,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947.24/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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