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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 190.29 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 190.29 and 135.48 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 190.29 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/190.29 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 190.29 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 25,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,780.49/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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