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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.38 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.38 and 49.93 is: 74.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.38 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.38 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.38 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 9,505.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,505.67/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.82

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