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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.90, 193.41 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.90, 193.41 and 74.90 is: 112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.90 : 193.41 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.90/193.41 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.90x = 193.41 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.90x = 14,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485.44/128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.38

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