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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.95, 193.39 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.95, 193.39 and 74.81 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.95 : 193.39 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.95/193.39 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.95x = 193.39 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.95x = 14,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467.80/128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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