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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 192.72 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 192.72 and 74.32 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 192.72 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/192.72 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 192.72 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 14,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322.95/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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