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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92, 136.90 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92, 136.90 and 87.68 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92 : 136.90 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92/136.90 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92x = 136.90 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92x = 12,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003.39/92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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