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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.64, 193.05 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.64, 193.05 and 74.61 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.64 : 193.05 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.64/193.05 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.64x = 193.05 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.64x = 14,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403.46/128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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