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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.67 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.67 and 50.06 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.67 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.67 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.67 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 9,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544.94/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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