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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.94, 193.46 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.94, 193.46 and 74.88 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.94 : 193.46 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.94/193.46 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.94x = 193.46 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.94x = 14,486.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,486.28/128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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