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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 192.71 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 192.71 and 74.41 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 192.71 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/192.71 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 192.71 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 14,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,339.55/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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