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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 192.42 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 192.42 and 74.16 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 192.42 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/192.42 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 192.42 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 14,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.87/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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