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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 190.55 and 41.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 190.55 and 41.50 is: 62.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 190.55 = 41.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/190.55 = 41.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 190.55 × 41.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 7,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907.83/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.26

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