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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 193.23 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 193.23 and 74.58 is: 111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 193.23 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/193.23 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 193.23 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 14,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,411.09/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.92

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