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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.83, 193.14 and 74.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.83, 193.14 and 74.77 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.83 : 193.14 = 74.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.83/193.14 = 74.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.83x = 193.14 × 74.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.83x = 14,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441.08/128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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