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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 192.94 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 192.94 and 112.63 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 192.94 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/192.94 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 192.94 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 21,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730.83/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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