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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.33, 192.51 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.33, 192.51 and 74.28 is: 111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.33 : 192.51 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.33/192.51 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.33x = 192.51 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.33x = 14,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299.64/128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.43

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