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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.40 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.40 and 49.91 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.40 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.40 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.40 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 9,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501.66/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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