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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 192.68 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 192.68 and 74.25 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 192.68 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/192.68 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 192.68 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 14,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306.40/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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