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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 190.40 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 190.40 and 49.95 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 190.40 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/190.40 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 190.40 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 9,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511.05/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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