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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.57 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.57 and 50.01 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.57 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.57 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.57 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 9,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,530.41/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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