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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 191.74 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 191.74 and 73.76 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 191.74 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/191.74 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 191.74 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 14,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142.74/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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