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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.89, 193.20 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.89, 193.20 and 74.68 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.89 : 193.20 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.89/193.20 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.89x = 193.20 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.89x = 14,428.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428.18/128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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